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as in to recover
to regain a former or normal state
the economy will rebound from this latest slump
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Recent Examples of rebound
Ben Coxworth
july 03,
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
Gas prices have dropped in recent weeks as a fragile ceasefire mostly holds, leading to a rebound in consumer sentiment.
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Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Rozanski said humidity levels have slowly rebounded at night, only to drop back down during the day.
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Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 June 2026
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Noun
It can also be lifted using a folding slow-rebound grip that doesn't jarringly snap back down when released.
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Ben Coxworth
july 03,
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
Gas prices have dropped in recent weeks as a fragile ceasefire mostly holds, leading to a rebound in consumer sentiment.
—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Verb
The Celtics needed a 7-footer who could rebound, guard pick-and-rolls and do the dirty work.
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Jay King,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Rozanski said humidity levels have slowly rebounded at night, only to drop back down during the day.
—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebound
Noun
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Officials in New Jersey sparked mixed reactions after voting to pave the way for the redevelopment of a former iconic amusement park.
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This unwanted movement, known as the polysulfide shuttle effect, causes active material loss, side reactions, self-discharge, and rapid capacity degradation.
Verb
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Authorities say electrical service in La Guaira has recovered to roughly 90%, while more than 5 million liters of water have been distributed across affected areas.
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Home prices nationwide have surged since 2012, a year that saw the nation recovering from the Great Recession.
Verb
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The 19-year-old dressed in a light gray suit with a pastel orange neck tie anxiously bounced his legs after Silver announced to the crowd that the Washington Wizards had five minutes to make the first selection.
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The pastel hallways outside of the locker areas bounce light off one another, all streaming in from the large surrounding windows.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
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Their desperation comes as the Venezuelan government faces mounting criticism over its response to the crisis.
Verb
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For eight years, the group rallied city officials, politicians and advocates to petition the National Park Service and the city of Philadelphia to build a slavery memorial at the President's House.
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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“Rebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebound. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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